Across
- 2. bad-tempered and unfriendly
- 4. decrease over time
- 8. must include important details from the beginning, middle, and end
- 9. something unlikely that happens by chance
- 11. an annual speech that the president gives to Congress
- 12. what the author is trying to communicate by writing
- 15. good will and courteousness; poise or elegance
Down
- 1. having great respect and dedication for one's work
- 3. read these ALWAYS before reading the text to know what you're looking for
- 5. nouns used to replace a name like he, she, they, we, etc.
- 6. the limit of a person's mental perception, experience, or interest
- 7. words that help us understand the text
- 10. the first to explore an area or subject
- 13. severe mental and/or physical suffering
- 14. to feel a deep sense of loss, particularly after someone's death